Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 141

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 139 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Your vehicle and the environment 139 Sporty driving Note Letting the engine warm up and cool down • Some racing circuits (e.g. with banked curves) can affect the behaviour of the ESP. You can reduce the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle during • Driving the car on a racing circuit places a heavy load on all parts a sporty driving session simply by adopting a more restrained of the vehicle. This can result in increased wear and tear. driving style while the engine is warming up and cooling down. You should allow the engine to warm up by keeping the engine Environmental compatibility speed below 7000 rpm until the engine oil reaches at least 90 °C. In addition, the tyres will not develop their full grip potential until they Environmental protection is a top priority in the design, choice of have had a chance to warm up on the road. materials and production of your new Audi. Particular importance Even though the engine continues to be cooled after you switch it has been attached to the following aspects: off, it is particularly important to give it time to cool down before parking. The engine, brakes, exhaust system and gearbox will all Design measures for economical recycling reach very high temperatures when you adopt a sporty driving style. • Joints and connections designed for ease of dismantling Before you park the vehicle, allow it to cool down to normal temper-• Modular construction to facilitate dismantling ature by driving at moderate rpm speeds for several miles.• Increased use of single-grade materials Driving on a racing circuit • Plastic parts and elastomers are labelled in accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and ISO 1629 Before you take your car out on a racing circuit, please ensure that Choice of materials it is in perfect condition. You should check the tyre tread and brake • Nearly all materials used can be recycled pads for wear. It's also a good idea to increase the tyre pressure by • Similar types of plastics grouped together for easy recycling 0.3 bar. • Recycled materials used in manufacture The oil consumption may be slightly higher than “normal” when • Reduced vapour emissions from plastics driving on a racing circuit ⇒ page 157. • CFC-free refrigerant in air conditioner You should always check your vehicle after driving hard. Are the Compliance with the laws prohibiting the use of: brake pads ok? Do you notice any problems with the tyres (e.g. tread • Cadmium worn, blistering, etc.)? Are the air intakes free of leaves and deposits? Is the oil level ok? • Asbestos Your Audi R8 dealer will be glad to carry out an inspection before • Lead and after you use the car on a racing circuit. • Mercury • Chrome VI Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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